Every dog is an explorer.

make your own canine first aid kit

Ruffwear has a saying around the office, “Better to haul precautionary items with you, than to lug a 60 pound dog back down with you.” We are speaking, of course, in regards to ensuring that all the appropriate gear—including a dog first aid kit—makes it on your gear list for any outdoor adventure.

While many companies offer a pre-assembled first aid kit, you can make your own just as easily. Here are a few key items that every canine first aid kit should have: